Staff Accountant

DescriptionWe are looking for a Staff Accountant to support financial operations for a family office and hedge fund environment in Stamford, Connecticut. This position will handle core accounting activities, contribute to accurate month-end reporting, and provide responsive support to clients and internal stakeholders. The ideal candidate brings a strong foundation in general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and payables, along with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a financial services setting.Responsibilities:• Process invoices and payments accurately while maintaining organized accounts payable records and ensuring timely disbursements.• Perform regular bank and brokerage account reconciliations, investigate discrepancies, and resolve outstanding items promptly.• Prepare journal entries and maintain general ledger activity to support complete and accurate financial records.• Assist with the month-end close process, including account analysis, reporting schedules, and financial statement support.• Produce recurring financial reports for investment and family office accounts with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.• Support client service needs by responding to financial inquiries and providing clear, precise accounting information.• Monitor daily and periodic cash activity to help ensure transactions are recorded correctly and balances are up to date.Requirements• At least 1 year of accounting experience, preferably within financial services, investment accounting, or a family office environment.• Hands-on experience with accounts payable processing, including invoice review, coding, and payment coordination.• Working knowledge of general ledger accounting, journal entry preparation, and month-end close procedures.• Ability to complete bank and account reconciliations accurately and investigate variances independently.• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and maintain attention to detail.• Proficiency with accounting systems and Microsoft Excel for reporting, reconciliation, and data review.Job typePermIndustryFinancial Services